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Kandaen (2011): Cast & Plot

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Kandaen is a 2011 romantic film directed by A. C. Mugil, starring Santhanam, Rashmi Gautham and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj.

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Kandaen (2011) movie poster
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Director
A. C. Mugil
Genre
Romance
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Kandaen About?

The premise of Kandaen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A light‑hearted romantic comedy starring Santhanu Bhagyaraj and Rashmi Gautham in the lead roles, supported by comedian Santhanam. Directed by Mugil, the film pairs witty dialogue with musical scores composed by Vijay Ebenezer, delivering an entertaining blend of humor and romance.

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Cast & crew

Kandaen Cast & Characters

Santhanam leads the cast, with Rashmi Gautham as Narmada and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj as Vasanth. Directed by A. C. Mugil; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Kandaen Plot Summary

What happens in Kandaen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Vasanth is an engineer from Chennai who travels to his hometown to visit his grandfather, only to discover a marriage has been arranged for him and that the grandfather isn’t really sick. To dodge the match, he fibs that he is in love with a girl. The grandfather is eager to see the girl soon, so Vasanth heads back to Chennai, and the wheels of fate begin to turn.

Full summary

The whole story of Kandaen, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Kandaen?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Kandaen Also Known As

Also known as “Kanden”.

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  • Kanden

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Kandaen FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kandaen, each answered in a sentence.

When was Kandaen released?

Kandaen was released on May 20, 2011.

Who directed Kandaen?

Kandaen was directed by A. C. Mugil.

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Who is in the cast of Kandaen?

Kandaen stars Santhanam, Rashmi Gautham as Narmada and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj as Vasanth, among 6 credited actors.

Does Kandaen have a post-credit scene?

No. Kandaen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kandaen in?

The original language of Kandaen is Tamil.

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